VERONICA'S LOSSES

Chapter 3

UNEDITED

I came downstairs just as a pack warrior was leaving the house. Clara rushed to my side with  a smile on her face "We have been ordered by the Alpha to help in the preparations for his sons Ball" she was so excited about it and began rambling about how she would be able to afford the finest dresses and jewellery if she was his mate.

We all head towards the pack house, where the Ball would be taken place. Along the way,the girls were all gossiping about who could be his mate and how they themselves were fit to be Luna.

When we arrived, Miranda gave each of us different tasks. I head towards the kitchen to wash the dishes that would be used today. I bumped into someone on the way and look up to see the face of my best friend staring at me.

"Hi Trim" I greeted with a smile. He gave me his signature smirk "What's up Nica? and before u ask, I was sent to bake a cake of joy for the birthday boy" I roll my eyes at his ridiculous poetry.

I humour him by replying "I'm going to do the dishes for these lazy bitches". He burst out laughing loudly.Trim you better shut up right now before we get caught" I scold him. " get caught doing what? Chatting?" he said giving me a look. He was so annoying,he had no regard for the rules, I may not be a fan of the rules but I wouldn't dare break them,not in this pack anyway.

"You seem to be forgetting that we are omegas,chatting on duty is a crime for us" I said with emphasis on the "IS".  He gave me a cheeky grin and We parted ways with a "see you later".

After 6 hours of hard work, I was finally done. Miranda,the omegas and I all head back home to change into our servant attire for the ball where we would serve.

After I had dressed in the servant attire given to me by Miranda,I head downstairs to meet the others. Before every event Miranda gave us a lecture on her we were expected to behave.

"You've all heard this before but for the sake of our newest companion and I will go over the rules once more. Never look at anyone in the eye unless asked to and remember even if someone else it at fault apologise first. As omegas we are always wrong. We have no opinion. Am I clear!" She had a sad smile on her face .
"Yes maam!" We all chorused.
This was going to be a long night .

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The Ball was packed to the brim,filled with pack members of all ranks especially very eager females each one hoping to snatch the title of future Luna of the pack. They were all dressed in their very best as if it was competition and not what the moon goddess had already preordained.

A pack member signalled for my attention,I head towards him with a tray of drinks and serve him and his buddies,just as I turned around to leave,he gave my butt a good squeeze while his male companions cheered for him.

I was on the verge of tears but unlike me Artemis was furious and wanted to tear the man to shreds. I heard towards the rest room before I lose control. As soon as I had a booth to myself I break down and cry tears of frustration and humiliation.

After I had run out of tears and composed my self. I head back to Ball only to crash into watermelon sized boobs belonging to a pompous looking lady. She takes a good look at me from head to toe,her eyes lingering on outfit. "Are you not an omega?" She asked me with a frown on her face. "I am" I answered. "Well FYI this restroom is not meant to be used   by werewolves of your rank" she said disdainfully. "The only time your allowed in here is to clean the toilets" she added with a smirk. "I'm so sorry ma'am it won't happen again" I replied with my head bowed.

She must have enjoyed seeing me submit so easily cause she smiled triumphantly and dismissed me with a "get out".

I head back to the Ball and resume my duties not before receiving a look from Clara that tells me  my absence had not gone unnoticed. Suddenly, the ball quietened and I saw the Alpha and Luna walk in. Everyone bowed their heads in respect. I noticed Damien was not with them. I'm sure the birthday boy was going to make a grand entrance obviously meant to dazzle the ladies.

"Ladies and gentlemen,can I have your attention please" The packs Beta Marcus said, "The Alpha has something say". The last sentence silences everyone as the Alpha walks up to Marcus in front of the pack on the elevated platform reserved for the Pack leaders.

The Alpha scans the crowd and his eyes linger on me for a split second,that it was almost imperceptible,I quickly bowed my head. He coughs twice before giving his speech. "As you all know,today is my sons eighteenth birthday and on this day my son has finally come of age to find his mate,your future Luna. For those of you wondering about his whereabouts,I can assure you all that he will be here soon.Enjoy the ball". His was a man of few words,With that he walked back to his chair which was more like a throne and sat next his mate.

The atmosphere of excitement gradually returned to the Ball room as everyone waited for the arrival of Damien. The door to the Ball was opened and in walked Damien looking like a greek god his black tux. As soon as I saw him,Artemis began howling clearly overjoyed. "Whats wrong?" I ask and she replied with a  single word

"Mate"

I stiffened as soon as she told him. I had mixed feelings but one of them was prominent,FEAR.

He was heading towards his parents but stopped in his tracks as if sensing my presence his eyes began searching through the crowd looking for something but stopped as in as his saw my face.

The crowd parts as He heads straight for me but stops a foot away after scanning me from head to toe taking in my shabby appearance and whispers one word with a shocked and disappointed look on his face.

"Omega"

And with a single word,I feel my heart breaking into a tiny irreparable pieces as he storms out of the Ball room.

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Authors note

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